ThePrint OffTheCuff: Iran,Gaza,& Trump factor:Shekhar Gupta in conversation with Israel's Ambassador to India Reuven Azar
Jul 2, 2025
Reuven Azar, Israel's ambassador to India and seasoned diplomat, shares insights on complex international relations. He discusses Operation Rising Lion against Iran and Hamas, emphasizing Israel's innovative strategies amid geopolitical challenges. Azar critiques Al Jazeera's influence on anti-Israel sentiments and reviews the delicate balance of Qatar's international relations. He reflects on Gaza's humanitarian crisis and the intertwined security dynamics, all while contextualizing these issues against the backdrop of Trump's foreign policy and evolving global alliances.
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Israel's Innovation Rooted in Necessity
- Israel's innovation stems from necessity due to existential threats and a free, flat society.
- A unique cultural solidarity fuels Israel's resilience despite political and security challenges.
Why Israel Struck Iran Now
- Israel attacked Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities now to prevent imminent existential threats.
- The attack aimed to delay Iran's progress by years, with U.S. cooperation and global support needed for lasting impact.
Nuclear Threat Is About Intentions
- Iran's genocidal intentions make its potential nuclear armament uniquely threatening.
- Unlike Cold War rivals, Iran explicitly aims for Israel's destruction, making nuclear capability unacceptable.